Avnet

SILICA, a division of Avnet Electronics Marketing EMEA, provides a comprehensive range of products from 26 semiconductor manufacturers along with design support and the full set of logistical and value added services to industrial and commercial customers throughout Europe.

We have built a strong reputation within the distribution industry by continually adding value within the supply chain to improve both our customers and suppliers results. Today, SILICA is the third largest semiconductor distributor in Europe, employs more than 600 people and operates in 39 branch offices.

With local teams of application engineers and technology specialists, SILICA is dedicated to support customers technically and to provide the design-in expertise needed for them to compete successfully.

Avnet Abacus is a pan-European distributor of connector, electromechanical, passive, power and battery products. Our industry-leading supplier linecard and widespread local presence means that our customers benefit from the product choice, financial strength, logistics and fulfilment benefits of a global distributor, with the personal service of a local provider.
Avnet Abacus’ expertise spans a wide range of industrial applications and a significant engagement with contract manufacturers. We service many end user markets including building and home automation, communications, defence and aerospace, healthcare and medical, industrial and automation, internet of things, lighting, power, renewable energy, smart metering and transportation.
Our in-depth knowledge of the IP&E market enables us to offer the highest levels of product, service and technical expertise in the industry; and we can deliver this, in local language, through our Europe-wide team of product specialists. So our customers can rest assured they’re achieving the most efficient and cost-effective solutions for their design.